Holy Thursday Masses
The Mass of Our Lord's Supper
April 2, 2026
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which culminates with the celebration of Easter. On this day, we remember the Last Supper, during which "Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn.
This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the Eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law.
The Mass of the Lord's Supper is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world" (Ceremonial of Bishops, 297).
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Masses Listed by Parish
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri. The Mass will be followed by a vigil with the Blessed Sacrament in the cathedral chapel from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Holy Spirit Parish, Wells
St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Lincoln
St. Leo the Great Church, 16 River Road, Howland - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 5:30 p.m., followed by adoration until 9 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Oquossoc
St. Luke Church, 19 Lake Street, Rangeley - Morning Prayer at 9 a.m.; Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed by adoration (Livestreamed)
Parish of the Ascension of the Lord, Kittery
Our Lady of the Angels Church, 4 Angels' Way, South Berwick - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.
St. Raphael Church, 6 Whipple Road, Kittery - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.
Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town
Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street, Old Town - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.
Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor
Holy Redeemer Church, 56 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth
St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street, Ellsworth - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, Limerick
St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor
St. John Church, 217 York Street, Bangor - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed by a eucharistic Holy Hour.
St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street, Brewer - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 4 p.m., followed by a eucharistic Holy Hour.
St. Matthew Church, 70 Western Avenue, Hampden - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed by a eucharistic Holy Hour.
